With the federal government threatening to cut funding to Sanctuary Cities,
and significant public sentiment in our city for the Sanctuary cause, it
makes sense for Menlo Park to enter the legal battle now to preserve our
federal funding, plus help Santa Clara County retain theirs.

We can join an Amicus Curiae brief on behalf of Santa Clara county, but we
need to act quickly, since briefs are due by March 22nd. Thus, the meeting
on the 12th is the last chance to approve this at a city council meeting.

I hope that you will add this opportunity to the agenda, and approve the
decision to move forward when you meet on the 12th.